Local city notes from Russellville to Greencastle
Gilbert Ogles Putnam county treasurer visited Russellville on business. Mrs C W Tribby and daughter Berneice tour Indianapolis visiting Mrs James B Willhite. Greencastle B P Ziks to meet at 730 pm. Ernest Stoner secretary. Anna Huestis daughter of C Huestis returns home from East visit. Mrs Robert Bee seriously ill after operation. Mrs Nannie Hatfield in critical condition. Mrs Robert Watkins improves at home after hospital treatment. Richard Bash of Los Angeles visited grandparents then left for home. Mrs Sutherlin and others spent Monday in Indianapolis for medical treatment. Ezra E Brown funeral held at 711 Main Street with interment in Coatesville cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bee
Putnam County Hospital
Bee
Greencastle
Robert Watkins
Liberty Street
Ezra E. Brown
Main Street
Coatesville Cemetery
Two Street Cars Crash in Windsor Fog Fatalities Reported
In Windsor Ontario a fog bound collision of two street cars at a hill junction left one unnamed woman dead and ten injured. The motor man Homer A Richards, 45, had both legs severed and is not expected to live. All victims are Canadians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor
Ont
Homer A. Richards
Marriage License for Clayton Alexander and Mazel Bettis
Clayton Alexander, 25, a Greencastle clerk, and Mazel Bettis, 1% years old, of Greencastle, obtained a marriage license at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Alexander
Greencastle
Mazel Bettis
Plane crash near Elkhart leaves two hurt
Two people were in serious condition at a local hospital after an airplane they were piloting crashed near Elkhart Indiana. The victims were Maynard B. Anderson 23 of Elkhart and Fred Hines of Leesburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Ind
Maynard B. Anderson
Fred Hines
Leesburg
Brakeman Dies After Being Crushed Between Cars
Rex Noe, 34, was killed in Bloomington Indiana after being mashed between two freight cars while working as a brakeman on an Illinois Central train. The accident occurred today as the crew carried out routine switching near the yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
Rex Noe
Ilinois Central
Shooting Mystery Haunts New York Police
In Brooklyn two gunmen ambushed Morris Fisher a known slot machine racketeer in a street attack. Fisher lay critically wounded after being invited into a car by the assailants who fired three shots. Bystanders watched as the robbers fled the scene in a getaway car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Fisher
Brookly
Fisher
New Gambling War Reported in Chicago After Jealous Murder
Chicago news reports a new gambling war as Dave Emmett a wealthy gambling house proprietor and political figure is shot dead by a gunman. The assailant fired at close range as Emmett tried to flee in his car outside his home killing him instantly.
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Chicago
Dave Emmett
Emmett
Local News Updates From North Floyd
Mrs Thomas Solomon went to Lebanon due to Mrs Tim Stevenson illness. Charles Baker remains seriously ill at home. Mr and Mrs Ceril Knauer and family visited Charles Baker Sunday. Mrs Alva Davis called on Mrs Mae Stages Saturday. Eva Merle Staggs was absent from school Thursday because of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Solomon
Lebanon
Tim Stevenson
Charles Baker
Ceril Knauer
Charles
Alva Davis
Mae Stages
Eva Merle Staggs
Inventor Greets Mrs Edison at Atlantic City
Young Sullivan wins trip to Atlantic City by setting a world outdoor record in the Washington competition with his pinnae model.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tien
Atlantic City
N. J
Young Sullivan
Washington
International
Johnny Sullivan
Washington, D. C
Thomas A. Edison
the National Recreation Associa
Partial General Strike Declared in Spain
A partial general strike spread through Seville Barcelona and Cordova with authorities reporting growing revolutionary character and over 200 arrests in Cordova. Labor unrest has surged nationwide amid calls for political action and a mass Madrid meeting demanding changes to the government and royal house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
INS
Seville
Barcelona
Cordova
Spain
Madrid
Royal House
Bruins Buy Hurler Lester Sweetland From Phillies
Chicago. Oct 14. Cubs owner William Wrigley buys left handed pitcher Lester L Sweetland from the Phillies in cash. Sweetland is ordered to report for spring training as Cubs officials plan multiple acquisitions to bolster the roster. Reported price about 25000 dollars. New manager Robert Hornsby aims to have two left handers in the rotation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
INS
William Wrigley
Chicago Cubs
Lester L. Sweetland
Phillies
Sweetland
William Veeck
Robert Hornsby
Major Battle Nears in Brazil as Civil War Persists
Reports from INS describe heavy fighting around Sao Paulo as rebels and government forces mass for a decisive clash. A rebel communiqué claims Federal troops retreated after five hours of combat, abandoning arms and suffering casualties with 80 prisoners captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
INS
Brazil
Sao Paulo
Porto Alegre
Rio Grande
Mii
Anderson Officials Probe a Mysterious Death
Anderson Indiana October 14 local officials investigate the mysterious death of John H Curry 65 of North Vernon Indiana. His body was found with the back of the skull crushed by State Road 67 near the State Reformatory. Police weigh hit and run versus possible foul play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Ind
John H. Curry
North Vernon
Horseines
Curry
State Reformatory
Murder jury fails to reach verdict in Leeney case
Chicago report says after five hours of debate the Florence Leeney murder jury stood seven to five for acquittal on a fifth ballot. The state sought the electric chair as closing arguments ended, while the widow and kin waited past midnight. Leeney testified she shot her husband during a quarrel over an alleged love affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
INS
Florence Leeney
Leeney
Counsin
DePauw Faces Wesleyan On Homecoming Test
Coach Neal reviewed flaws in DePauw football team play after a loss to Farlham during Monday drills. The Tigers prepared with signal practice and a forward pass scrimmage. Wesleyan will travel to Blackstock Field for Old Gold day, a demanding test with a bigger line and backfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaumy Neal
Farlham
DePauw
Tiger
Varsity
Minois Wesleyan
Methodists
Blackstock Field
Neal
Tigers
Greencastle High Faculty Meets To Tackle Spectator Rule
Greencastle high school faculty met to discuss administrative issues including keeping spectators off the football field during games. The Tigers host Jefferson High School of Lafayette on Blackstock Field Wednesday at 2 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle High School
Jefferson High School of Lafayette
Blackstock Field
College students and residency voting in town cases
The board notes residency depends on each student’s circumstances and good faith intention. If a college town is their home with no other residence, they may vote where the college is located, per the good faith standard.
Continuation D Convention Includes Local Educators Leaders
Miss Florence Earlle former Greencastle high school teacher and Bible school section president. Burton A Knight ex Greencastle teacher and industrial section chairman. Harold Newgent of Lawrenceburg former Greencastle boy to address athletics as a year around program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Earlle
Greencastle High School
Burton A. Knight
Greencastle
Harold Newgent
Lawrenceburg
Grant County Superior Court Upheld by State Supreme Court
Indiana ruling confirms the 1929 legislature properly created separate Grant and Delaware County courts. Governor Leslie did not sign or veto within five days, prompting claims of pocket veto by opponents and defense by supporters that the law took effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
INS
Grant County
State Supreme Court
Grant-Delaware
Harry G. Leslie
New Maysville Social Guests Gather at Homes
Rosy and Robert Baldbridge along with Mr and Mrs Charles McFerran and Lulu Weller joined Ida and Laura Steward for Sunday visits. Conrad Temple and Paul Beam of Indianapolis spent the weekend with local kin. C F Modlin visited Greencastle Saturday. Charley Robbins of Indianapolis stayed with Mr and Mrs Walter Stewart. Opal Cassity visited Mary Allgood. Lena Bell and family visited Hiram Keck and family.
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Rosy
Robert Baldbridge
Charles McFerran
Lulu Weller
Clyde Steward
Ida Steward
Laura Steward
Conrad Temple
Paul Beam
Indianapolis
C. F. Modlin
Greencastle
Charley Robbins
Walter Stewart
Opal Cassity
Mary Allgood
Lena Bell
Hiram Keck
Familly
Livestock market mixed as hogs cattle and sheep show varied moves
Hogs 6,500 head with holdovers 108 mostly steady. 160-200 lb at 9.65 to 9.85, 200-300 lb 9.95 to 10.05, some loads up to 10.25. 130-160 lb 9.50 to 9.65, 100-130 lb 8.75 to 9.25. sows 7.25 to 8.50, few 8.15. Cattle 1,400. calves 600. steer demand scarce, bulk 11.50 to 12.75. cows 4.50 to 6.50, some to 7. heifers 6 to 10.5, cutters 3 to 4.25. Dealers steady near 12.50 down. Sheep 1,800. lambs slow, bulk 6 to 7.50, some 7.75, junk down to 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Marriage Announced of Miss Virginia Owens and William C McCain
Miss Virginia Owens of Indianapolis and William C McCain son of Mr and Mrs Wallace McCain Shelbyville announce their marriage celebrated October 5 in Indianapolis They will be at home after October 15 in the Meloy apartments West Broadway The couple are well known in Shelbyville and Miss Owens has Greencastle schooling and Indianapolis secretarial work Mrs McCain is sister to Stacen Owens Harvey Owens and Corinne Owens of Greencastle The note also mentions a Greencastle Masonry event and visits by Miss Amelia Kemp Philadelphia and other local society notices including WMS jubilee meeting and W R C district meet in Greencastle with planned ceremonies and dinners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelbyville
Virginia Owens
Indianapolis
William C. McCain
Wallace McCain
West Locust Street
Meloy
West Broadway
McCain
Greencastle
Stacen Owens
Harvey Owens
Corinne Owens
Want Ads: Modern 6 room home near square and uni
Want ads list several rentals including a strictly modern 6 room house with sleeping porch, fireplace, hardwood floors and easy heating near the square and university. Also a two room and bath apartment with dinette and gas stove. Garbag e hauling and other rental notices follow along with sales and a public sale at Scott Irwin farm on Tuesday, September 21. Also advertised are Winter apples and a Victory ore car sale. Call numbers and C. J. Arnold noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Square
University
C. J. Arnold
Herald Office
Scott Irwin Farm
Golden Link Club Meeting Postponed
The regular Golden Link club meeting scheduled for Wednesday night has been postponed one week. Dr and Mrs W M McGaughey announce a dinner party at their home on East Seminary Street Friday evening. Mrs Lester Blue from Ittmans Beauty Shop spoke on personal appearance at the Girl Reserve meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Link Club
Charles Webster
South Indiana Street
Oscar Ashley
Russellville
Pennsylvania Co Files Against Cloverdale Farmer
The Gulf Pipe Line Company of Pennsylvania filed a condemnation suit in Putnam circuit court against Joseph W. McKamey and Almeda McKamey of Cloverdale township and 12 other farmers. The plan is to pipe crude oil across their farms via a line from Perryman's Station Missouri to Cincinnati, crossing the southern Putnam county area. C. C. Gillen of Greencastle serves as the corporation's attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam Circuit
Joseph W. McKamey
Almeda McKamey
Cloverdale Township
Gulf Pipe Line Company of
Pennsylvania
Hverdale
Pennsylvania Corporation
Perryman’s Station
Missouri
Cincinnati
Putnam County
C. C. Gillen
Greencastle
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Gilbert Ogles
C. W. Tribby
Berneice
James B. Willhite
Greencastle B. P
Ziks
Ernest Stoner
Anna Huestis
C. Huestis
Northwood
East
Nannie Hatfield
South College Avenue
Richard Bash
Los Angeles
California
C. FE. Bash
Indiana Street
James Sutherlin
Clinton Falls
John Lyon
Cecil Sutton
Chester Goodman
Irene Sutherlin
Sutherlin
Ibrakeman
THE
NEW York Police
New York
North Floyd
Belle Union
Chester
Poland
Floris McCammack
Col
A. A. Figg
Alex Bryan
State Teachers’ Association
Thire, Nic ES
Mrs. Edison
Bruins
Hurler
Cubs
Pola
Sceri
Prince
Pola Negri
Paris
Serge Miivani
International Newareel
Grant Superior Court
New Maysville
Rio
Rio de Janeiro
United States
Margaret Ekdahl
Dr. Switzer
G. W. Switzer
St. Joe
Michigan
Switzer
Temple Lodge
Masonic Temple
City of Jerusalem
Amelia Kemp
Philadelphia
George R. Grose
Ite
DePauw University
Vera Worth
Minnia Kern
Mildred Dimmaga
Kemp
Studio
Woman's Home Missionary Society
T. E. Evans
East Hanna Street
C.D. W. Hildebrand
Fred W. Hixson
Margaret Ann Inman
H. E. Williams
Woman’s Relief Corps
Johnson, Owen, Hendricks
Marion
Morgan
Putnam Counties
Greencastle Center
Wilma Harrison
Plainfield
Christian Church
Ella Almond
Seminary Street
Charles J. Arnold
Red Delicious
Grimes
Baldwins
Rambo
Rome
Call
Pennsylvania CO
Cloverdale Farmer
KOTEX
Merriam Webster
Credit . Union
Stalin
Latvia
Webster’'S New Interna Dictionary
Federe! and
the New International
G. & C. Merriam Compa
Springfield, Mass
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